2025 West Oncology Conference

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Join Us for the 10th Annual West Oncology Conference Date: Saturday – Sunday, February 8-9, 2025 Location: Hilton Memphis Hosted by Total Health Conferencing Our West Oncology Conference is back for the 10th year, bringing cutting-edge oncology research and education to the forefront! This accredited event offers 7.5 CE/CME Credits & MOC points, and features… Read more »

Provider Interviews

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Ben Abdu, MD, FACOG Specialized GYN Care Now Available at West   Matthew Ballo, MD, FACR GammaTile Treatment for Brain Tumors Sun Safety & Skin Cancer Awareness Optune Device for Glioblastoma Treatment   Jason Chandler, MD Physician Introduction Video   Michael Farmer, MD Cervical Cancer Awareness   Richard Gilmore, MD Perimeter Clinical Trial   Axel... Read more »

Dr. Clay Jackson Presents at GSA 2024

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Exciting News! Dr. Clay Jackson presented preliminary validation findings for a brand-new screening tool at #GSA2024 designed to help caregivers with early identification of agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia. This innovative screener has global implications for improving the quality of care for those impacted by this challenging disease. Together, we’re making strides toward a brighter future… Read more »

“What to Expect” Video Library

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Here at West Cancer Center, we partner with our patients to design custom treatment plans that best suites their disease and desired outcomes. With this partnership, we also want to provide as much clinical education as possible to ensure your understanding of your disease, treatment options, and support care available to you. Below are West-specific... Read more »

MedPage Today: “FDA Panel Backs Cryoablation in Early Breast Cancer as Alternative to Surgery”

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Dr. Richard Fine, one of our exceptional breast surgeons, is actively involved in groundbreaking research shaping the future of breast cancer care. An FDA panel has endorsed the use of the ProSense cryoablation system as a less-invasive alternative to surgery for some early-stage, low-risk breast cancer patients. This technology uses extreme cold to destroy tumors,… Read more »

Financial Navigators

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Financial services and assistance programs are available for you If you are uninsured or underinsured and need assistance, please contact our billing office at 901.683.0055, ext. 68151 or [email protected] to speak with a West team member. Assistance and financial services are not available for all, but our team members are partnered with a variety of... Read more »

Free Prostate Screening

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November is here, and so is Men’s Health Awareness Month! 💙 Join us as we support West Cancer Foundation in promoting men’s health and wellness. Don’t miss the opportunity to take charge of your health by attending their FREE Community Health Fair next week—featuring vital prostate screenings. Early detection is key! 📅 Mark your calendars,… Read more »

Understanding Radiation Therapy

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West Cancer Center’s Radiation Oncology Department is comprised of highly trained Radiation Oncologists, Radiation Therapists, and Medical Physicists, along with a support team to manage and minimize treatment side effects such as skin changes, nutrition, and fatigue. Our team’s goal is to use advanced therapies to deliver effective and safe radiation therapy to our cancer patients. What to... Read more »

Gynecology

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Our West Cancer Center Gynecology Department offers women across the Mid-South sub-specialized care for benign female disorders including: Advanced Surgical Procedures (Laparoscopic & Robotic) Chronic Pelvic Pain Treatment of Endometriosis (Medical & Surgical) Early Fertility Evaluation Pelvic Organ Prolapse Urinary/Fecal Incontinence (Interstim Therapy) General Female Wellness Dr. Ben Abdu is West Cancer Center's board-certified gynecologist, specializing in... Read more »

Advancements in ROS1-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

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Advancements in ROS1-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer A recent article from CURE Today highlights the progress being made in targeted therapies for this rare subtype of lung cancer, which affects around 1-2% of patients. Our West family is proud to be at the forefront of this critical work, where Dr. Jason Porter and his team… Read more »